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Stratford's Terrell Carter (1) races up the field for a touchdown past WH Heritage defense in the first half during week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16, 2016 in White House, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Stratford's Terrell Carter (1) pulls down an interception over WH Heritage receiver Nick Desmarais (14) in the first half during week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Baylor cornerback Henry White (25) breaks up a pass intended for Brentwood Academy wide receiver Lawrence Segree II (9) during first half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Rossview head coach Ron Lambert holds up the Warfield Shield after their game against Clarksville at home on Friday. Rossview won the game 42-7 to reclaim the Warfield Shield. Ayrika Whitney / The Leaf-Chronicle

Hendersonville QB Brett Coker is draped by Hillboro's Joseph Honeysucker as he tries to throw to the endzone in Hendersonville, TN on Fri. Sept. 16, 2016. Photo by Dave Cardaciotto David Cardaciotto / tennessean.com

Clarksville's Malik Santiago (7) tries to run in between Rossview's Fred Orr (2) and Anthony Avros (40) during their game at Rossview on Friday. Rossview won the game 42-7 to reclaim the Warfield Shield. Ayrika Whitney / The Leaf-Chronicle

Rossview junior Darious Lewis (14) runs as Clarksville's Jackson Boyd tries to stop him during their game on Friday night. Rossview won the game 42-7 to reclaim the Warfield Shield. Ayrika Whitney / The Leaf-Chronicle

Baylor cornerback Brendon Harris (2) breaks up a pass intended for Brentwood Academy wide receiver Camron Johnson (27) during second half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy won 35-0. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy running back Mario Pleasant holds onto the ball as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown during second half of an high school football game against Baylor on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy won 35-0. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy quarterback Jeremiah Oatsvall (4) runs the ball before being tackled by Baylor cornerback Brendon Harris (2) during second half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy won 35-0. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy quarterback Jeremiah Oatsvall (4), right, celebrates with tackle Will Collins (74) and guard Elijah Teat (65) after scoring a touchdown during first half of an high school football game against Baylor on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy running back Mario Pleasant runs past a Baylor defender for a touchdown during second half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy won 35-0. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy linebacker Jack McDonald, bottom, and brings down Baylor running back Mike Benning during first half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Stratford's Michael Williams (5) powers into the endzone for a touchdown past a WH Heritage defender in the first half during week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Baylor quarterback Lorenzo White, center, is sacked by Brentwood Academy defenders during first half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Brentwood Academy running back Mario Pleasant (5) is tripped up by Baylor linebacker Charlie Glascock (34) during first half of an high school football game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. Mark Zaleski / For The Tennessean

Stratford's Josh Trueheart (9) races up the field for a touchdown past WH Heritage Michael Clinard (72) during week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

White House Heritage fan McCall Smallwood gets excited for the start of the Stratford at WH Heritage game in week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16, 2016. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

White House Heritage fan Bailey Messina uses a bullhorn get fans excited prior to the kickoff of the Stratford at WH Heritage game in week 5 of High School Football on Friday, September 16. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Rossview High seniors Jillian Bain paints David Bowman's back as they prepare for their game at home against Clarksville High for the battle for the Warfield Shield on Friday. Ayrika Whitney / The Leaf-Chronicle

The pack

It's becoming evident there are some haves and have-nots in Region 2-6A. It's the middle of the pack that could be the most intriguing.

Oakland and Smyrna have established themselves as the haves at this point. Warren County and Coffee County are clearly the have-nots.

The other four teams — Blackman, Riverdale, Siegel and Cookeville — will make for an interesting region stretch.

Obviously all eight region teams will make the playoffs, but seedings could be huge if any of the four plan on making a deep playoff run.

No time to panic

Smyrna entered the 2016 season with some hype, thanks in large part to the return of senior quarterback John Turner and senior tailback Casey Perkins.

But that wasn't the only reason the Bulldogs powered past their first three opponents and earned a top-5 state ranking.

Perkins is now lost for the season with a knee injury, according to the school. That has fans who once had aspirations of the Bulldogs challenging Oakland for the 2-6A title a little anxious going forward.

However, there are many talented weapons surrounding Turner, an MTSU commitment. Some are going to get a chance to show their talent.

And, with a defense that has been nothing short of outstanding, Bulldog fans shouldn't panic yet.

Was Smyrna's offense better with Perkins? Absolutely. But, this team still has the talent and coaching to make another deep playoff run.

It's all about improvement

Many could argue Siegel was the best 0-4 team around heading into Friday's game at Cookeville. Wilson Central wouldn't have argued that case. Neither would Ravenwood.

Cookeville can officially attest to that now after being shut out 15-0 by the Stars.

What a difference a year makes. The Cavaliers racked up the rushing yards and scored more than 50 points on Siegel a season ago.

The early-season lumps have made Siegel a better team. The playoffs is when Coach Greg Wyant's team will want to be playing their best anyway.

Hitting their stride

Stewarts Creek entered the 2016 season with high expectations of making its first playoff run. After two games those aspirations seemed far-fetched.

However, the Red Hawks have won their last three — all Region 5-5A games and are more than poised to capture that first playoff berth.

The team struggled in the postseason and its first two contests, but Coach David Martin's squad has righted the ship at the most opportune time.